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1981 Kriedler Van Veen 50cc GP Racer

Strong points

  • Excellent pedigree, having been raced by the Dorflinger team in the past
  • raced in Europe by Ian McConachie for the Rudge team
  • One of two re-used 'Krudge' race bikes
  • Previously part of specialist collections in Japan and the USA
  • Well-known bike presented in Van Veen team colours

The most

It's perhaps easy to see why this magnificent bike has been in collections as far apart as the USA and Japan. It's beautiful, of course, finished in classic Van Veen racing colours, but it also has the necessary pedigree to take its rightful place in these collections.
In the 1970s and early 80s, the small Kriedler team dominated the 50cc GP class, racking up a string of victories with bikes like this. It is reported to have been entered in 1981 by the famous Dorflinger team - which won the title in 1982 - before moving to the Rudge racing team for the 1983 season.
One of two bikes affectionately known to enthusiasts as the 'Krudge' - because nobody was really fooled that it was a Rudge - it was fielded by Ian McConachie's team.
One bike had a short-stroke engine, the other a long-stroke engine - this is the latter configuration. After retiring from racing, the bike remained a household name, appearing in those high-end international collections and being restored in the Van Veen green and orange colours. This is a rare bike with an excellent provenance. We are told that it is in good working order and will grace any collection of a discerning enthusiast.
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History and documents

  • First registered in 1981
  • We understand that it was first entered by the Dorflinger team.
  • Subsequently acquired by the Rudge team and repainted
  • Raced by Ian McConachie for Rudge
  • Serial numbers are marked as matching
  • raced in GP during the 1980s with Dorflinger
  • Has been part of Japanese and American collections in recent years

The State

  • Two-tone orange and green colours from the well-presented Van Veen Moto team which has been restored to Kriedler rather than Rudge finish
  • Racing washers and other details in good condition
  • Accessories, wheels, tyres and other features are in good condition
  • Supplied with stand as shown
  • Slight ageing is to be noted logically, due to the nature and age of the bike

The Mechanics

  • 50cc engine
  • 12-speed manual gearbox
  • Little used in recent years
  • We understand that the bike is in good working order
  • No operating or driving problems reported
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Auction Details

  • Year1981
  • MakeKreidler
  • ModelVabene 50
  • ColourGreen
  • Engine size50cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownWallonne
  • CountryBelgium
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